🇮🇪Ireland

Derma E skincare

Rated by Lovi · Unbiased, science-based skincare AI trained on real user outcomes · How the Fit score works

Derma E is an American skincare brand founded in 1984 and owned by New Mountain Capital since 2018.

glossy.cobusinesswire.compitchbook.com

Derma E is widely loved for its thoughtful range of moisturizers, cleansers, and serums, each formulated with effective key ingredients like retinol. Its products suit sensitive, dry, oily, and combination skin types best due to their balanced formulations. The brand offers standout products for particular concerns, such as the Retinol Concentrated Serum for acne-prone skin, the Vitamin C Concentrated Serum for skin with dark spots, and the Vitamin C Intense Night Cream for mature skin. Through these targeted offerings, its key ingredients do important work for the skin, as retinol decreases wrinkles and increases collagen production.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000

This page covers some of the most popular Derma E products; for the whole Derma E range, with a fit score for every product, use the Lovi app.

Other Derma E products

People Say

★4.4Overall rating based on 21.2k+ reviews

Reviewers most often praise Derma E for brightening dull complexions, providing lightweight hydration, and being gentle for sensitive skin. The most common complaints are irritation and redness.

Highlights

  • Brightening and glowing moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “Helps keep skin bright — Vitamin C Glow Face Oil”
    • “Wake up to radiant skin — Vitamin C Intense Night Cream”
    • “Gorgeous ethereal luminizing glow — Vitamin C Glow Face Oil”
  • Gentle, non-irritating serums Mostly Mentioned
    • “I'm usually very sensitive to retinol but... so far no irritation. — Retinol Concentrated Serum”
    • “didn't cause breakouts — Vitamin C Concentrated Serum”
  • Citrus and pleasant scent moisturizers Mostly Mentioned
    • “Smells like Fruit Loops — Vitamin C Intense Night Cream”
    • “Light citrusy aroma — Vitamin C Glow Face Oil”
    • “Subtle citrusy scent — Vitamin C Renewing Moisturizer”
  • Gentle, non-stripping cleansers Mostly Mentioned
    • “Not harsh — Anti-Wrinkle Cleanser”
    • “Does not tighten skin — Anti-Wrinkle Cleanser”
    • “Love it for my super sensitive skin. — Pure Biome Balancing Cleanser”
  • Lightweight, absorbing serums Mostly Mentioned
    • “non-greasy — Vitamin C Concentrated Serum”
    • “It sinks in nicely. — Retinol Concentrated Serum”
  • Lack of visible or slow results Sometimes Noted
    • “didn't do anything to fine wrinkles — Vitamin C Concentrated Serum”
    • “Not a miracle — Vitamin C Glow Face Oil”
    • “I haven't seen visible wrinkle reduction yet. — Retinol Concentrated Serum”
  • Packaging and dropper design issues Sometimes Noted
    • “Horrible dispenser... very little product came out. — Retinol Concentrated Serum”
    • “pump squirting everywhere — Vitamin C Concentrated Serum”
    • “Difficult to separate — Vitamin C Glow Face Oil”
  • Sticky finish or texture Sometimes Noted
    • “tacky residue — Vitamin C Concentrated Serum”
    • “Too thick/heavy — Vitamin C Intense Night Cream”
    • “It's a bit sticky and very thick. — Retinol Concentrated Serum”

Sources: lovi.care, iherb.com, ulta.com, dermae.com, walmart.com, target.com, and more

Questions and answers

Is Derma E worth it?

Yes, Derma E is worth it because Lovi rates the brand's routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. The Derma E products on this page help keep skin soft and smooth with gentle formulas that are free of added fragrance.

What are Derma E's best products?

Derma E's best products depend on the skin type, with Lovi rating the Derma E-focused routines Superior for dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin. For mature skin, the Vitamin C Concentrated Serum rates Superior, while the Vitamin C Concentrated Serum and Retinol Concentrated Serum rate High for acne-prone skin. Reviewers often mention the brightening moisturizers and gentle serums as standout favorites across the line.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

Which Derma E moisturizer is best for dry skin?

The Vitamin C Glow Face Oil is the best moisturizer on this page for dry skin, followed by the Vitamin C Intense Night Cream and the Vitamin C Renewing Moisturizer. Lovi rates all three as Average for dry skin.

Does Derma E cause breakouts?

Derma E is unlikely to cause breakouts, and Lovi rates the brand's routine Superior for acne-prone skin. Reviewers note that the serums are lightweight and absorb well, though a sticky texture is sometimes noted.

Is Derma E fragrance-free?

Yes, every one of the Derma E products on this page lists no fragrance in its ingredients.

What are the key ingredients in Derma E products?

The key ingredient in the Derma E products on this page is retinol. Retinol helps stimulate collagen accumulation and improves the look of aging skin.

The Journal of Investigative Dermatology, 2000Archives of Dermatology, 2007

How do I build a Derma E skincare routine?

To build a Derma E skincare routine, start by cleansing the face with a gentle cleanser like the Hydrating Gentle Cleanser, then apply a targeted serum such as the Vitamin C Concentrated Serum, and finish with a moisturizer to keep the skin soft and smooth. Lovi rates the Derma E-focused routine Superior for dry skin, oily skin, sensitive skin, combination skin, and acne-prone skin.

What are good alternatives to Derma E?

Good alternatives to Derma E with pages on Lovi include CeraVe, Cetaphil, Paula's Choice, Neutrogena, Kiehl's, and Dermalogica. For dry, oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, CeraVe offers routines that are a close match to Derma E's routines.

Derma E vs CeraVe: which is better?

Derma E is better for dry skin, where Lovi rates its routine Superior compared to High for CeraVe. For oily, sensitive, combination, and acne-prone skin, Derma E and CeraVe both rate Superior.

Who owns Derma E, and where is it from?

Derma E is an American brand founded in 1984, owned by New Mountain Capital since 2018.

glossy.cobusinesswire.compitchbook.com

Is Derma E cruelty-free?

Yes: Leaping Bunny lists Derma E as cruelty-free.

Leaping Bunny

Which Derma E cleanser is best for oily skin?

The best Derma E cleanser for oily skin is the Pure Biome Balancing Cleanser, which Lovi rates High for oily skin. The Hydrating Gentle Cleanser and the Anti-Wrinkle Cleanser are also available on this page, and both are rated Average for oily skin.

Research behind Derma E's key ingredients

Behind these ratings

Lovi rates every product from its full ingredient list with brand-independent rules our dermatologists and cosmetic chemists build and review, and personalizes every pick with AI trained on the real results of millions of users. Lovi trains its fit score models on a proprietary dataset built from more than 10,000 expert-labeled products and more than 100,000 simulated examples, following an internally consistent methodology presented at Cosmoprof, AMWC, and Skin of Color Update.

  • Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Nadia Kapleva, MS

    Co-founder, Medical Director

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetologist, aesthetic products developer

  • Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Alexey Shagraev, PhD

    Co-founder, CEO and CTO

    PhD in computer science, 3x US patent holder, ex-Google, ex-Yandex

  • Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Dr. Sofía Perea Pérez, MD, MSc

    Medical Board

    Aesthetic medicine practitioner, MSc in Longevity and Anti-Aging Medicine

  • Aishani Shah, MD

    Aishani Shah, MD

    Medical Board

    Specialist dermatologist, MBBS, MD, IFAAD

  • Asya Zubkova, MS

    Asya Zubkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, SCS, IFSCC member

  • Hanna Kurets, MD

    Hanna Kurets, MD

    Medical Board, Medical Advisor

    Dermatology MD

  • Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Elina Nazarenko, MD

    Medical Board

    Dermatology and diagnostic consultant

  • Victoria Derkova, MS

    Victoria Derkova, MS

    Medical Board

    Cosmetic chemist, cosmetic development technologist

How does it fit your skin?

Scan your face, then any product: Lovi shows how well it fits you and what fits even better.

QR code: get the Lovi app
Download on theApp Store Get it onGoogle Play